1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE light

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This part describes the warning lights that arc on your vehiclc. The
pictures will help you locate thcnl.
Warning lights can signal that something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause
an cxpensive repair or rcplaccment. Paying
attcntion to your warning lights could also save YOU or others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of
your vehicle's functions. As you will sei in the details on the nest few
pages, so111e warning lights come
on brioflv when you start the engine just
to let you know they're working. L If you are f;miliar with this section, you
should not be alarmed when this happc"s.
Whcn one of the \ziarning lights cornes on and stays on when you are
driving, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow
this 111;111ual's advice. Waiting to do rcpairs can kc costly -- and even
dangerous. So please get to k110w your warning lights. Thev're a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a Driver Information Center that works along
with the warning lights. See "Driver Tnfornxltion Center" in the Index.
Safety Belt Reminder. Light
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When the key is turned
to RUN or ST4R''L a
chime will come 011 for
about eight seconds to
remind people to
fasten their
safety helts.

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There is an air bag readiness light 011 the instrument panel, which shows AIR
BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The
light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air
bag sensors and modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more
information on the air bag system, see ‘Air Bag” in the Index.
You will see this light
flash for a few seconds
when you turn your
ignition to
RUN or
START. Then the light
should
go out. This
means the system is
ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle,
or stays an? or
corncs on whcn you arc driving, your air bag system may
not work properly. f lave your vehicle serviced right away.
Buttery Charge Light (Canadian Only)
When you turn the key
to RUN or START this
red battery light will
come on briefly, to
show that your
alternator and battery
charging systcnls
are
working.
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Brake System Warning Light
(0) BRAKE
Your Cadillac's
hydraulic brake system
is divided into two
parts. If one part isn't
working,
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can
still work and stop
you. For good braking,
though, V~LI med both
parts wo"rking well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake svstem inspected right away.
This light should come
on brieflv as vou start the vehicle. if it doesn't
come
on then, have it fixed so i problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop
carefullv. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may
go closir to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have
the vehicle
towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.)
The brake system warning light
will also come on when you set your
parking brake, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release
fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you
have
a brake problem.
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With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start
your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That‘s normal. If the
light doesn’t come on, hiwe it fixed so it will be ready to war11 you if there
is a problcm.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. Or, if’ the light comes on when
you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then
start the engine again
to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you’re driving. your Cadillac needs setvicc. If the
regular brake system warning light isn’t on, vou still have brakes. but you
don‘t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular biake systm warning light is
also on,
you don’t have anti-lock brakes and thcrc’s a problem with yo~u
regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part.
Traction Disabled Message
If this message is displayed. there‘s a problem with vo~~r traction control
system and your vehiclc needs service. When this message is displayed,
the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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When your traction control svstem is limiting wheel spin, the TWCTION
ACTIVE message will be displayed. Slippery road conditions may exist if
this message is displayed. so adjust vour driving accordingly. This message
will stav on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops
lirnitini
wheel spin.
Engine Temperature Warning Light (Can.udian Only)
This light tells you that
your engine has
overheated.
You
~ should stop the car and
turn the engine
off as
~ soon as possible. A
~ warning chime should
also sound if this light
comes on.
As a check, the light should come on for a few seconds when you start
your engine.
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY!
In the section “Problems on the Road,” this manual explains what to do.
See ”Engine Overheating“ in thc Index.
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(Service Engine Soon Light)
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NOTICE:
If you keep tlri\ing your \chicle with this light on, after a while
the emission controls won't work as well, your fuel economy
won't be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This
could lead to costly repairs not coyerecl by your warranty.

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Engine Oil Wanting Light (Canadiun Only)
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This light tells you if
there could be a
problcm with your
engine oil pressure.
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Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be
costly and is not covered by your warrmty
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This message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than
10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears
immediately after starting,
it is possible that the generator can still
recharge the battery. The battery should recharge after driving a few miles
and the message should go out.
If this message appears while driving or
after starting your vehicle and stays on, have it checked immediately to
determine the
cause of this problem. To help the generator recharge the
battery quicklv
you can reduce the load on the electrical svstem by turning
off your accesbries. You can monitor batten voltage on (he Drivkr
Information Center by toggling the INFORMATION button. The
normal
range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47
This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid. See
your maintenance schedule booklet for the proper fluid and change
intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID - 37
This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brake reservoir
fluid level is low. Check the brake reservoir level and add as needed. Have
the brake system serviced
by a Cadillac technician as soon as possible. If
the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that section.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 04
This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the
cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible.
CHECK FUEL GAGE - 39
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than four gallons
and your display
is turned off.
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